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16 years of anti-VEGF for wet AMD and still seeing well

For 16 years I've been taking injections in my right eye for wet[-AMD. In fact, on June 30, 2006, I had had 3 injections and improved vision to the point...

Supplemental Insurance for 2023 -eye injections

Is anyone finding that supplemental medical health insurance for 2023 that their eye injections will not be covered under their supplemental carrier? I have Aetna Health Care insurance, Plan F...

Lubricating eye drops after injection

Does your eye specialist encourage you to use artificial tears lubricating drops if your eyes are uncomfortable in the day/days after your injection. If so, do they recommend single use...

Length of time between injections

What is the longest length of time you have gone between injections for wet macular degeneration? My father hasn't needed an injection for over eight months now, which is wonderful...

Injections

I get a bloody eye almost every time I get an injection. I changed doctors hoping the new one would be better but here I am with another very bloody...

After your injections for wet macular degeneration

What instructions does your doctor give you for when you get home after your eye injections? Use moisturising drops? Antibiotic drops? Don't shower for a day? Rest your eyes? Any...

Share your Positive experience with injections

The thought of an injection in your eye can scare the bravest person. Share your positive experience about how injections are helping slow down the progression of wet macular degeneration....

Pain after shots

What do you do for the pain/irritation after the shot? I am new to MD and had my first shot Thursday. The following 7 to 8 hours were pure misery...

hemorage in eye after shot

Just wondering if this is fairly common with other folks. It's happened twice to me in the past year. Not painful but certainly ugly! And, it takes nearly 2 weeks...

Post injection precautions.

Is it ok to use dry eye drops soon after? I usually keep the eye closed but would welcome some info on what is acceptable timewise regarding drops & exercise...

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